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Yahya

Yahya is a boy’s name of Arabic origin. This traditional name translates to “Yahweh is merciful,” which clearly denotes its special religious meaning. It also honors the prophet John the Baptist. You might choose this name to pay tribute to your family’s religious path, or simply because of its unique, lyrical beauty which is sure to capture the attention of anyone who hears it.
Arabic Male
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Meaning

Yahweh is merciful

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Pronunciation

YAH-hyah

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Traits

  • Kind
  • Compassionate
  • Spiritual
  • Intelligent

Compatibility

Yahya pairs well with sibling names that are also of Arabic origin, creating a cohesive and culturally rich set of names. As a middle name, Yahya adds depth and meaning to the full name. This name is versatile and can work in various cultural and stylistic pairings.

Kind Compassionate Spiritual Intelligent

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Yahya Kemal Beyatlı

Yahya Kemal Beyatlı

Poet

Born: December 2, 1884 · Skopje, Ottoman Empire (Now North Macedonia)

Portrait of Yahya Hassan

Yahya Hassan

Poet

Born: May 19, 1995 · Aarhus, Denmark

Portrait of Yahya Jammeh

Yahya Jammeh

Politician

Born: May 25, 1965 · Kanilai, Gambia

Portrait of Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Actor

Born: July 15, 1986 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Portrait of Yahya Ayyash

Yahya Ayyash

Militant

Born: January 22, 1966 · Rafat, West Bank

Portrait of Yahya Khan

Yahya Khan

Military Officer, Politician

Born: February 4, 1917 · Chakwal, Punjab, British India

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God is my fortune
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To flow down
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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Yahya Original form
  • Yahia French
  • Jahja Indonesian
  • Ях'я Cyrillic (Russian)
  • Arabic
  • Persian
  • Devanagari (Hindi)
  • Malayalam
  • Georgian
  • Chinese (Simplified)

Cultural Adaptations

  • يحيى (Yahya) Arabic
  • یحیی (Yahya) Persian
  • यह्या (Yahya) Devanagari (Hindi)
  • യഹ്യ (Yahya) Malayalam
  • იაჰია (Yahya) Georgian
  • 亚哈亚 (Yahya) Chinese (Simplified)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yahya

What does Yahya mean?
Yahweh is merciful
What is the origin of Yahya?
Yahya has Arabic origins.
Is Yahya popular?
Yahya has been viewed 157 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Yahya?
Similar names include Gadiel, Nila, Dillon, Isha, Jordan.
How do you pronounce Yahya?
Yahya is pronounced YAH-hyah.

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